be sustained
[/bi səˈsteɪnd/]
verb phrase
ser sustentado; ser mantido; ser apoiado
1. to be supported or kept going; to continue without interruption
The economy must be sustained by continuous investment.
A economia deve ser sustentada por investimento contínuo.
2. to be upheld or confirmed by evidence or argument
The court ruling was sustained by the appellate court.
A sentença foi mantida pela corte de apelação.
3. to be supported or endured through difficulty
She was sustained by her family's love during the illness.
Ela foi sustentada pelo amor da família durante a doença.
4. to be maintained at a required level or standard
High performance must be sustained throughout the year.
O alto desempenho deve ser mantido durante todo o ano.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ser sustentado' is commonly used in legal, environmental, and business contexts. The phrase 'sustainability' (sustentabilidade) has become prominent in discussions about environmental conservation. In legal contexts, 'ser mantido' is frequently used when referring to court decisions being upheld. In American English, this phrase is heavily used in legal proceedings and environmental discourse.
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